Frank Saunders

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrederick Cyril "Frank"•Saunders
Used nameFrank•Saunders
Born15 June 1899 in Marlow, England (GBR)
DiedDecember 1992
AffiliationsWycombe Phoenix Harriers
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Frank Saunders enjoyed his most successful season in 1924, winning the Kinnaird Cup 3 miles, and finishing second in the 4 miles at both the AAA, and AAA English Championships. He was also the Buckinghamshire 3 miles champion. The following season, 1925, he finished third in The Kinnaird 3 miles, and was runner-up to Bill Cockerell in the Southern Counties 4-miles. Later in his career, Saunders enjoyed a revival of fortunes, and regained the Buckinghamshire 3 miles in 1930, and in 1932 was the Buckinghamshire 6-miles cross-country champion.

Personal Bests: 3 miles – 14:53.8 (1924); 5000 – 15:37.0 (1924); 4 miles – 19:50.0 (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Frank Saunders
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 10